General
the projects
What does the projects mean?
NYC Housing Authority apartment complexes; large-scale subsidized housing, a recurring reference point in New York culture and rap.
"He grew up in the projects in Queensbridge."
Origin
NYC; short for public housing 'projects' (NYCHA developments), the largest such system in North America.
Frequently asked questions
What are 'the projects'?
They're NYC Housing Authority apartment complexes — large-scale subsidized public housing.
Where does 'the projects' come from?
It's short for public housing 'projects' (NYCHA developments), the largest such system in North America.
How is 'the projects' used?
It's a common reference point in New York culture and rap, as in 'He grew up in the projects in Queensbridge.'
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